Man Air Evac’d from Highway 412W Wreck
Article by W. Clay Crook- Kevin R. Garrett, age 59 from Parsons, was taken by an Air Evac helicopter to Vanderbilt after a collision on 412 West. The accident occurred around 1:15 p.m. on Monday, August 16, 2021, on the eastbound side of Highway 412 West between the Juno Church of Christ parking lot and…
Read MoreHenderson County Fire Department Responds to Equipment Fire
Article by Fire Chief Lynn Murphy- At 10:02 a.m. on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, Station #7 was dispatched to a tractor fire on Roy Pruitt Road off of Highway 412 East. Although firefighters arrived quickly and extinguished the fire, the tractor was heavily damaged. It was determined the cause of the fire involved electrical wiring.…
Read MoreOutdoor Truths
It’s fun to see newcomers to the hunting and fishing sports. Whether it’s an adult or youth, both bring a fresh sense of excitement that is contagious. And after a few times in the activity, they consider themselves a part of this special group. This extended family usually calls for new equipment, gear, and all…
Read MoreObituaries For August 18, 2021 Edition
Dorothy Blankenship, 95 Harold Connell, 84 Alene Hart, 90 James Kevin Riddell, 57 Margaret Ella Simmons, 97 John Austin Werthing, Sr., 92 Tina Marie Williams, 58 For complete obituaries, see the August 18th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreUnited Minds Sponsors Back to School Event at Montgomery Enrichment Center
Article by W. Clay Crook- Saturday afternoon, August 7, 2021, was a busy day at the Montgomery Cultural and Enrichment Center, as volunteers with United Minds of Lexington sponsored a school supply giveaway for the new school year. Grade appropriate bags and supplies for grades K – 12 were prepared and handed out from 3:00…
Read MoreHenderson County Grand Jury Hands Down 54 True Bills of Indictment
Release- The Henderson County Grand Jury met on Wednesday, August 7, 2021 and handed down 54 true bills of indictment, including 3 sealed indictments: • Blossom J. Bass, Tampering with Governmental Records • Trisha Ann Fox, Theft Over $2,500 • Ginger L. Carmack, Driving While Under the Influence of a Drug or Intoxicant, DUI- 3rd…
Read MoreLMS Minutemen Football Participates in Jamboree
Article by Blake Franklin- The LMS Minutemen football team is looking to have a great upcoming football season and the team got things started when they travelled to South Gibson to participate in the annual football jamboree. LMS took on the Crockett County Cavaliers last Tuesday, August 3, 2021. The Crockett County Cavaliers took the…
Read MoreTyler Spann’s Memory to be Honored with a Float at the Rose Parade
Article by W. Clay Crook- Tyler Spann, the 15 year old LHS athlete and student who had touched the hearts of so many, will be remembered on a Donate Life float at the world-famous New Year’s Day Rose Parade, January 1, 2022. His mother, Angela Spann, was recently notified by Debbie Hutt, Director of LifeNet…
Read MoreTHP Reports Pedestrian Injured in Traffic Event on Middleburg Road
Article by W. Clay Crook- According to a preliminary report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, a pedestrian was injured in a traffic related event on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. At 4:29 p.m., near the intersection of Middleburg Road and Couch Lane, a 2003 Ford F-150, driven by Bruce Johnson, age 62 of Scotts Hill, was…
Read MoreLions Host 2nd Scrimmage Game Before Jamboree
Article by Blake Franklin- The Scotts Hill High School football team was back in action last Friday night, August 6, 2021, when the Lions hosted Loretto High School at “The Hill”. This was the last time the Lions would go against live action from an opposing team before participating in the jamboree this week. Scotts…
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